Does a reduced initial dose of accutane usually help with the initial breakout? how long does this take to clear up?

Accutane dosing: A reduced initial dose of Accutane may reduce the flare that sometimes occurs with Accutane. However, you need a certain total dose of the drug per course and by starting at a lower dose, you are lengthening the course of treatment in order to get the full dose of the medication

Wrong question: I think you are assuming that acne gets worse before it gets better. This is not the way it works. Low initial dose may help long-term tolerance. Full dose, with worse dry lips and skin, is more likely to result in permanent cure. Small dose still is very effective to clear acne. At any dose, the improvement may be seen in 1, 2, 3, or 4 months. Typical complete course is 5 months. Individual respo

Accutane: the duration of the initial break out is a variable experience. But sticking with the treatment program is recommended.